About us
Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years' experience, operating in more than 30 countries, with its Headquarter in Parma, Italy. More than 8,000 employees across the group are united by a singular purpose: promoting a healthier world for our people, patients, and the planet. This is what drives us as we research, develop, and market innovative drugs across our main therapeutic areas. Discover more here.
Chiesi Research & Development
Our R&D team represents a fundamental asset for the business. It is divided into integrated functional areas focusing on pipeline projects including discovery and preclinical research, global technical development, drug delivery technology, clinical development, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, intellectual property, quality assurance, R&D Strategy, Portfolio & Digital Development. Headquartered in the new purpose-built and fully integrated Research and Development Centre in Parma (Italy), the team also has important operations in Paris (France), Chippenham (UK), Cary (US), Stockholm (Sweden), Toronto (Canada) and Shanghai (China).
Who we are looking forThis is what you will do
The R&D Bioinformatician Lead drives and executes hands-on bioinformatics analyses in support of target identification and translational research across programs. The role includes full methodological ownership, with responsibility for shaping and applying advanced bioinformatics strategies aligned with functional plans across therapeutic areas.
- Lead and execute hands-on bioinformatics analyses, with a focus on methodological rigor, reproducibility, and impact
- Act as methodological lead for bioinformatics approaches, independently selecting and implementing appropriate pipelines, tools, and workflows
- Supports target identification and validation through computational analyses across diverse data types, while proactively monitoring external collaborations and acting as a key liaison
- Collaborate with translational leads to define bioinformatics activities in line with the organic translational development plans
- Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of the agreed bioinformatics activities and communicate findings effectively to cross-functional teams
- Maintain strong technical expertise in current bioinformatics trends, proposing innovations and improvements proactively
- Facilitate interpretation of complex datasets to support analytical insights and data-driven strategies
- Contribute to publications, regulatory documents, and internal presentations with data-driven evidence
You will need to have
- PhD or Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field, with demonstrated experience in biomedical settings
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in applying bioinformatics to biological and clinical datasets
- Proven ability to work independently within a matrix organization
- Strong proficiency in relevant programming languages (e.g., R, Python) and bioinformatics tools/workflows (e.g., RNA-seq, pathway analysis, NGS data)
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to align activities with functional leads and drive consensus
Location
The position is based in the HQ in Parma with hybrid working arrangements including working in presence and remote working.
What we offer
No matter where your path starts at Chiesi, it leads to inspiring possibilities. Your future is our focus, and we are committed to nurturing your development in our dynamic, friendly environment with access to resources and training every step of the way. We provide top-class benefits, including comprehensive healthcare programs, work-life balance initiatives, and robust relocation support. Our salary package is competitive, comprising a basic salary, performance bonuses, and benefits benchmarked against the external market. Additionally, we offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and tax assistance services for foreign colleagues, all designed to help you thrive.
Chiesi is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of our business. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment based on attitude and merit, without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.
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